Another year in my work boots

SKoppApril 3, 2026
  • Nicks Free RangeDouble Stuffed Crimson
  • Timeline photo 1
    Worn 6 months
    Timeline photo 2
    Worn 5 months
    Timeline photo 3
    Worn 4 months
    Timeline photo 4
    Worn 3 months
    Timeline photo 5
    Worn about 1 month
    Timeline photo 6
    Worn less than a day

    Maker

    Nicks Handmade Boots

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    Model

    Free Range

    Leather

    Last

    HNW Last

    HNW Last: 9.5D

    Sole

    Heel

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    Nicks Handmade Boots

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    Order info

    Availability: Stock Model

    Use & wear

    Physical Work
    Cold Temperatures
    Hot Temperatures
    Dry Climate
    Humid Climate
    Wet Conditions
    Snow

    Used at work in a paint shop, hot humid summer and cold wet snowy winter. Lots of solvents and paint splatter

    Leather

    Double Stuffed Crimson
    Patina Process
    Color Change
    Break-In
    Durability

    Mostly durable but scratches easily, stays stiff after years of work too. Color rubs off and gets darker. Toe box rolled in an interesting way

    Fit

    HNW Last: 9.5D
    Comfort
    Added Insoles
    Length Feels Right
    Volume Feels Right
    Ball Feels Right
    Satisfied with the Fit

    Perfect last for me. I tried a 3/4 sole after the slip sole started peeling up. That felt ok too

    Craftsmanship

    Nicks Free Range
    Durability

    Its free range, so everything is a lil janky, but it doesn't affect the durability at all

    Sole & heel

    Vibram 2021 Casual Wedge Sole Sand10 months, current sole
    Comfort

    Its comfortable but lacks wet traction, and wears out fast and unevenly

    WedgeWorn for 10 months, current heel
    Comfort

    Wedge is only good for comfort

    Final thoughts

    Would Recommend

    Im excited to keep wearing it and eventually have them rebuilt

    Written by SKopp
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